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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
CEN. EARLY REVIEWED.

From an exchange we take the fol-
lowing:
"Gcn. Early has an appreciative
.admirer in the editor of the Whining
ton, On. CO. Morning Star. Follow
ing Is his comment on the Gcncral's
recent eXCoriation of Rcsser:
GIVE publish the most important
parts of Gen. Jubal \. Earlv's letter
IN which he eXcoriatcs Gen. Tom
RoSSer, taking eff the rind in the most
Skllltul way. 1t is severely personal,
but it is conclusive. Gen. Early is an
able man. He was very good SOL
dir. He is true Southron, and
deSpises in his very soul turn-coats
and traitors. He is a very imprudent
man who assaults this fearless and
ready fighter. Rosser might shoot at
Sheridan at long taw, but when he
came nearer home and wanted to
hang the venerable Gen. Early, he
kicked over half dozen big hornets
nests, and fell fat on a buzz saw.
HIS remains will be gathered and
buried by sympathetic friends"
From our knowledge of Gen. Early,
during and since the wa-, we most
heartily endorse the expressions of the
Star, and, while We recognize she is
a very imprudent man who assaults
this fearless and ready fighter" we
cannot refrain from expressing our
humiliation and modification that so
true and prominent a representative
of the q lost cause" he whom all Vir-
glnlans, and Southrons everywhere.
delighted to honor, should, in his old
age, descend from that high pedestal
on which his merit and our loving af-
lection had placed him, to lend his
name and influence to huge gam
bling concern by which bread is taken
out OF the mouths of the wives and
children of those who for four years
followed him up and down the valley
With sore feet and empty stomachs. |
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
STATE FAIR.

We are glad to see the management
Of our State Fair have altered their
old system Of giving premiums lndIs-
,criminately in the trials of speed,
Heretofore, the very OBJECT for which
the Fairs have ostensibly been held,
namely, for the benefit and encour-
agement of good cropping and good
stock raising in the State of North Car
DINA, is subverted By making their
largest purses "Frce for all, thus en-
aiding horses outside the State to
come here year after year, make Z" a
walk over" and carry the money out
Of tie State, raised for the encourage
mcnt OF home faiscrs, who under this
order of things received no stimulous
to make investments in fine stock.
We see no objection to one or two
I" Free for all'' purses, and have no
wish to see outsiders excluded, but we
are unwilling to see one Or two fast
horses from beyond our borders,
come here and by entering in every
race, carry off all the money leaving
our home people nausht save the
trouble and the footing of the bills.
Neither SHOULD there be any discrimi-
nation in the trotting and running
stock. The trotter is the favorte, but
if we exclude the thoroughbred racer,
upon which the trotter is crossed, we
may soon expect a deterioration in our
trotters. We have no premium list:
but hope we have been rightly in
formed as to the improvement in it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
DEMOCRACY.

Last week the Wilmington Star
gave an outline of, and figures showing
what the present administration has
done in the way of getting rid of Re
publican. office holders during the
eighteen months of its incumbency.
10 those who believe as implicitly in
the infalibility of Grover Cleveland,
as does the Irish Catholic in that of
the Pope, this showing is doubtless a
surprise.
At a time when toadyism is per-
vading all classes of society, when it is
the perniCious fashion Of both men
and newspapers to "bend the sup
plant knee, that thrift may follow
fawning," independent criticisms by
such papers as the Star, may arouse
the people and the party to sense of
where they are drifting.
The time has come for us to know
what the Democratic party is; whether
it be those time honored principles set
forth in her platforms, and for which
SO much has been sacrificed, or the
tbSe GrH of enc man, whose vagaries
are as uncertain as the
"Shade
BY the light quiyering aspen made"
We do not expect Mr. Cleveland to
be imaculate, but if Democracy re-
quires us to sanction his conduct in
setting at defiance the wish of the
party in the appointment of Register
of Deeds for the District Of Columbia,
we emphatically decline any partici-
patton in such Democracy; if it re-
quire5 lis to applaud the keeping OF
Republicans in responsible and luCra-
tive positions-the giving of the spoils
to the vanquished party, or if it requires
a blind worship of the man, in utter
disregard of bl1nribIcs, then we most
devoutly pray to be delivered from
such Democracy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28

representatives have all stood apart
and eRh man pulled for himself. 1t
has been a grab game so complete that
business stagnation during the past
two wears has almost approached a
panic. It is time to pause IN the
midst of this blind rush, and start out
on a better footing. 1t IS time io1 the
trade to get together and deliberate
and devise means and ways tor mutual
benefit. Why stand alone when all
other trades and professions are or
ganized? But We feel that the time
has come when the tobacco men OF the
South are ready for union. The
interest taken in our call for con-
yention is evidence sufficient on this
point.
We believe that the selection of
August 9TH is good time for the con-
vention, and we have good faith IN the
choice of Morehead City as a proper
place. By selecting Morehead all
local jealousies are discarded. In the
heat of mid summer trip to the sea
shore will be enjoyed by all. The
cool breezes Of old ocean will be re-
freshing to many weary worker.
Down by the breakers, with their man
fold voices the tired brain Will ind
refreshing rest and a week or ten days
STAY will be of invaluable service. The
outlook for the Convention is ausplcl-
ous-let every tobacconist in North
Carolina book himself for the trip.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28

"THIs heated term has so fused and
melted us that we unhesitatin3ly an
,nounCe that we are for Cleveland,
Vance and Kitchen if that be treason,
make the most of it. "-Ne7os- Observer.
We were right much melted ourself
about that time, but hQbe, after the
cooling process-whcn we have assum-
ed shape and form again, we will prove
all of one metal, and that as usual, we
will be somewhat hardened Let us
come out of the furnace one thing or
another; for we can not stand a con-
.glomerated mass, incapable of analysis
by the most expert chemist. There is
so little affinity in this mixture, it will
take H0her) Blast that we have yet
had, to amal9amatc it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28

Our principal city, Wilmington, is
now the scene of a great newspaper
contest. The Star, 50 long justly con-
,sidercd tie paper Of that section of the
State, now has a formidable COMPETE
tor in the Messenger, recently started
7n that city. Wilmington is large
enough to support two good papers,
and both OF these are good,
and this striving for the supremacy is
apt to keep them good. The Mfsscn-
ger enters the field with means, talent,
energy and a business experience to
insure success, while the Star, with the
classical, logical, independent, ornate
and incisive writing of the learned and
inimtable Kingsbury, has place in
the hearts of our people she will be
apt to retain.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
EXECU1Ok'S NOTICE.

Having qualified as executor of n.
last will and lie stameut of II. n. Ron.
land, deceased, late of Vance Co. So
of North Carolina, this is to Monty aI3
persons having claims against the est
of said deceased to exhibit them IN ,Io
undersigned on or before the 9TH day 10
July, 1888. or this notice will he pIeadss
ID par on Their recovery. All persons
Immediate payment. This 7th dav nc
July, 1887. A. ". ROWLAND.
Executor of II. Fl. Rowland. de,e.ss,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
Sheriff. Sale

To satisfy two executions issued from tLs
Superior Court, of Vance county. in f,vn.
OF j. l.. Fl. Missillier, against W. r, Kive,,
l will sell nj public auction, for cash, NJ tbo
court house door, in Vance county. on Mnn.
day, August lst, 1887, all the right titIe
interest and estate, equity of reslempt;o,
and legal right of REDEEM ption of " r
kivett in the store house and lot frop,;n-
on Garnet and Montgomery streets. in tLs
of the late Mrs. W. A. Cheatham ana
Others and occupied during the past wear \.
the New York Cash Store. This. June %
1887. W. III. SMITH,
Sheriff.
T. NJ. PITTMAN, Atty, june 500.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
THE INDEX OF A PLACE.

The hotels and the local press are a
good index of a place. When
stranger first reaches a village, he
forms an opinion of that place from
his hotel surroundings, while the
press is regarded abroad as an illus
tration of the progress and intelligence
of a community. A dead newspaper
is usually found in a dilapidated town,
and a live, progressive town gives sup
port and encouragement to an enter
prising press.
A newspaper IS more than a private
enterprise, for it is public teacher, a
dissemination of local news and mo-
tive power in the development and
prosperity of a country. Then it be
comes the duty of every true citizen
to help build up and support his county
paper and take an interest in its wei
fare. If the citizens were to pay
promptly for their local paper and aid
the editor with cash instead Of Censure,
then would our country press rejoice
in prosperity. If you wish a good
paper, pay cash to the editor and do
not ask him to carry you on credit
for two years. 1t requires omnipotent
cash to runa newspaper, and it is in
cumbent upon you to patronize and
pay cash for it.
The above paragraphs are copied
from the Shelby aurora. They con-
tain pertinent truths and text for
serious considerations, not only by the
citizens Of Charlotte, but all other
towns, and we would impress it upon
the mind of every man doing business
in this city that the local paper is re-
garded abroad as a type of the town
in which it is published. If you wish
to build up your business, enhance the
value of your property, induce public
spirited men Of energy and capital to
locate in your town, and if you wish
to build up and promote the interest
of your town generally, you should let
the public at home and abroad know
what you are doing, by keeping your
business ever before them in the col
umns Of your home paper. The man
who lost money by advertising in his
home paper, is yet to be found, and
besides, you not only advertise your
business, but you advertise your town.
Don't imagine for moment that you
are man Of so much importance, in
fuenCe and popularity that everybody
knows your place Of business and will
call on you when they come to town,
whether you advertise or not, for such
is not true and besides, don't you feel
it your duty to contribute your mite
toward the sustenance of your home
paper, that is earnestly endeavoring to
promote the interest of your town and
community? Advertise your business,
no matter how small it may be, and it
will be sure to pay you in the long run.
Let the public know, at home and
abroad, that you live in a live, wide
awake, energetic, go-ahead, thrifty
business place, that sells more goods
for less money, and handles more
country produce, and pays the best
prices for the same of any town of its
sizein the South. Charlotte Chronicle
The GOLD LEAF has frequently
spoken on this subject-the impor-
lance of good hotels to town, and
necessity Of proper appreciation and
patronage Of its newspapers. No two
elements are more essential, and none
SO conducive to the growth and pros
perity of place.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
TERAlS,oF SUBSCRIPTION:
PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT.

We invite contributions on all subjects Of
local and general interest; views and state
'memtS upon matters -ef public concern, orig
,inal poems, essays, eFiti4Ies, etc.
One side Of the paper, only, must be writ
ter On-and the real name Of the writer ac-
Company the contribution. NO attention
will be paid to anonymous letters.
The Editor di5elains all responsibility
for the views or statements of correspond
,entS-and reserves the right at all times to
revise OF reject any article he may think
proper.
Address all communications to
GOLD LEAF. Henderson. \. Z.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
Barber Shop,

Hair cutting and Shawn. in the latest
styles at Henry Dunstan's barber shop,
Garnett street. The only uptown shop and
the only one in town on the ground floor.
No climbing up stairs; Il cool pleasant
place, experienced and polite assistants.
sharp raZorS and satisfaction guaranteed
Remember the place, next door TO Cooper
x Mitchell. Respectfully.
". Ii. DUNSTAN
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
n office !

Having quail fed as administrators Of
the estate OF George H Yancev, deceased,
all persons holding claims against sal
estate are notified 10 present them to me-
or my attorneys, Day u Irllicoffer
within twelve months from date hereof
or this notice VIII he pleaded in bar Of
their recovery; and ali persons indebted
to said estate must make Immediate pay
ment. This MAY %, 1897.
JAM {. YANCEY.
Administrators OF George II. Yancey,
deceased. NAV $3.50
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28

The Norfolk Progress having made
some criticisms on the conduct of the
Police Commissioner of that city, is
threatened with a suit for SANDER.
The PrQsresS, we are glad to see, has
the independence to invite the prose
cution, and don't 'sscare worth cent. "
If the press, the Citadel ofa.people's
freedom, is to be gagged, and not al
lowed to comment upon the public
conduct Of public men, then it is time
to extinguish forever the dazzling light
which flashes from the Goddess of Lib
erty and bury the misleading Deity in
the unfathomable depths of the briney
deep.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
JULY %, 1887.

AN exchange thus poetized on the
occasion of the one hundrcdth and
.eleveneth year Of the nations indie
Pendence:
The eagle screams louder,
The flag floats prouder,
No dark clouds enShroud her,
And more emigrants crowd her,
Than ever before
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28

Prove it by purchasing your Dry
Goods, Dress Goods, Notions and
Groceries of
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
Notice..
Harness, Saddles. &c.

At my store Gin the Alley Building) you
will find a complete stock OF first-elass
HAND MADE Harness, Saddles, Brides,
Halters, &c. 4 isO large lot of collars.
The only house in town that makes a spe-
cialty of hand made work. Everything war
ranted as represented. REPAIRING done
promptly. LEE HowARD, Mn'g'r.
May, 70, /.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-07-28
Land Sale.

by virtue of the powers conferred upor
me as trustee In certain deed of trnst. exx
ecnted by w. H. Reavis on the llth day of
November, A. D., 1885. registered in Book
s, page 5l2, in the Register of Deeds office
of Vance county, will sell at public auc-
ton, for cash, at the court house door. in
the town of Henderson, Vance county. ON
Saturday, the 30th day of July, 1887, the
land conveyed in said deed, viz: Abou,
thirty acres, formerly belonging to the es-
tate of Ella l.. Parish, deceased, and adioin-
ing the lands of DIR. w. T. Cheatham. lhe
dover Of Mrs. Alice Ellington, r. Marston
and others. This, June 90, 1887.
GEO. ORENSHAW,
Trustee.
T. NJ. PITTMAN, Atty june so O,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-12-24

The Ohio & Mississippi Railway Il I'M
questionably the leading road from Gin
cinnati to st. Louis and the West.
Where other routes, made up Of two or
more different lines, claim TO be In the
field for st. Louis business. the fact re-
mains that the Ohio Il Mississippi Is the
only line owning its own track, and run
ming all It's trains through solid between
Cincinnati and st. Louis. Four daily
trains each way, equipped with baggage
and smoking cars, day coaches and par
lor and sleeping cars, make Il the great
popular thoroughfare between the two
cities. The excellence OF its track and
motive power enable Il to make the run
OF $40 miles In ten hours, including stops
--an average speed which Is not sur
passed by any road In the United States.
II Is in all respects first-class road, and
In is entire history Il has never reached
a higher state of efficiency than under IT,
present management.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-12-24

A Road which Gives the Tourist tho Most
Magnificent View.


The Michigan Central Is the only real
niagara Falls Route" in the country none
genuine without IN. c." blown in the bot
tie II is the only railroad that gives a salts
factory view Of the Falls Every day train
stops from five to ten minutes at Falls View.
which is what the name indicatcs--a splen-
did point from which TO view the cataract.
II Is right on the brink of the grand
canyon, at the Canadian end o. the Horse
in plain sight. Even If he is too i'll
or too lazy to get out Of his car, he
can see the liquid wonder Of the world
from the window or the platform. This Is
the Michigan Ccntral's strongest hold on
popular favor its greatest advantage, its
chief attraction. So long as the waters Of
that mighty river thunder down TO the aw-
full depths below, 80 long as the rush and
roar, the surge and foam, and prismaticspray
Of natures cataractic masterpiece remain TO
delight and awe the human soul. thousands
and tens of thousands Of beauty-iovers and
grandeurworshipers will Journey over the
only railroad from which II can be seen.
There is but one Niagara Falls on earth and
but one direct great railway TO 1t.
After leaving Falls View the train sweeps
along the edge Of the mighty chasm, some
two or three miles, 10 Suspension Bridge.
giving constant and ever-changing views Of
the cttuFutl anu the suIkiHH. Dpliiilk fiNtf,
as IL madly rushes and RACES between the
perpendicular walls of stone, three hundred
feet high, that form the great canyon OF Nj
agara The stream is crossed on the new
Cantilever Bridge, which, stretching over
the roaring flood, from prccipice 70 preci-
pice, seemingly resting on air alone, Is q
marvel of engineering skill and daring. 1t
is dizzy height above the scethng waters,
and seems a pathway only for winged crca-
lures. but the train rtlshes over II as though
II were a highway cut in solid stone. From
the bridge there Is magnificent view OF the
Falls. the Rapids and the Suspension Foot
Bridge, above the Cantiever; while below II
the eye takes In the Lower Rapids and the
awful Whirlpool where Captain Webb's body
was found.
On the New York side Of the river the
road follows the very brink Of the canyon
for nile or more, affording continual glori-
Gus glimpses Of the cataract, the rapids and
all the other noted spots and, after leaving
the town Of Niagara, It winds along the
margin Of the river, furnishing views Of the
islands and the upper rapids, until the
mighty stream widens out into Lake Erie,
Just as the conductor announces Buffalo.
1t is q twenty-mile-long flying panorama OF
Gods and Natures sublimest handiwork-n
feast To the eye, ear, heart, soul and imagi.
nation that Is worth the cost In time and
money Of . trip across the continent or
around the world.-&. Louis Spectator.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-12-24

The following names are given a. speci.
mems Of the Christian names Of the old
Puritans in England about the year 1858.
county. They will cause smile at their
oddity. Faint-not Hewitt; Redeemed Comp
ton God-reward Smart Earth Adams; Meek
Brewer; Kill-sin Pimple; Be-faithful Joiner !;
More-fruit Flower; Scek-wisdcm Wood ;
Fight-the- good-fght-offaith White Ac-
ceptcd Trevor; Make-peace Heaton Stand
fsst-on-high Stringer; Called Lower Be
ton; Fly-dcbate Roberts Hope-for Bend
ing Weep-not Billing; Elected Mitchell (;
he-peace-of-God knight Ezch4ngs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-12-24

headed earnestly, even
4. Go for the sake Of
interest in your welfare,
the sake"
hom, Miss Lorainc?''
-. The girl you loye.' she
ttely.
irl love who keeps me-" he
ly, flashing down upon her a
,eshe did not lift her eyes to see.
In that case, !" with ashy lips,
her to plead with you in per-
eforc he could make a remon-
had fitted quickly away.
vigils Of the night were broken by
arance of the enemy, and in the
positive assurance reached us
yet no move had been made
ie neighboring city, so our Christ
operations were carried forward with
the kitchen, TO which we children
ely admitted. savory odors arose all
:, for JEFF Davis pies were In course
ction. Confederate fruit-cake was
ounded CT minced dried apples,
aches, sorghum, -four and eggs.
were being made, conserves be-
Of fruit and sorghum, and
eanuts) parched and hulled.
Zemby ran hither and yon in
ammv's command, while she
In the preparation Of a very
of her composition, which
De frederick Mystery"
each oh dem ladies an gem
= oh my elder-berry wine
de, as she brought up three
cellar. ''Sumthin' seasoned
do dey souls good, after all
min wild sorghin."
COMMITTEES on entertain
ut work in the parlors.
I'd festoons Of Christmas
" hung had transformed
rfect bower. An old mos
4 across the opening made
,ors to give illusion to
presented. And the old
In the front parlor was
GUS pine-knots whose fan
rnish light as well as heat.
isied himself writing pro-
were TO be presented as
,asion) on wallpaper with
goose quill.
rec had already been set
lor, and was to be ready
ur o'clock. At six II was
and the space then filed
the audience. Aunt Lo-
ly. fitted here and there,
u OF praise TO the other
an artistic hand TO the
Nc adornment. She wore
A, fashioned and en-
n def fingers, and bore
such sweet and gracious
felt a glow Of childish
lin Moore, ms noted his
10 Miss Allie. But soon
eparlor was denied, and
expectancy we children
ned hour to arrive. Al
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-12-24

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The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-29
Eclectic Magazine
OF
Foreign Literary, Science, and Art
.sTHE LITERATURE OF THE WORLD"
l887.-43d Y AR.

The Foreign Magazines embody the best
thoughts of the ablest writers of Europe. 1t
is the aim of the EcLEcTIC MAGAZINE to sc.
lect and reprint all the representative arti-
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The plan of the ECLECTIC includes "Sci-
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It's Editorial Departments comprise "Lit-
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leading authors whose articles may be
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The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-29

NAE ANTED "A FARM, SAY OF $50
E to 200 acres fine laud under gond
Wv cultivation with some good timber
and lunuig streams Of water on line of Phil
adelphia and Baltimore Turnpike between
Wilmington and Elkton-Blildings may be
old stone or brick drelling with ample barns.
uuthuildings, etc, Please address with des-
cription and price. FARMER,
WILMINGToNIAN office.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-29
Not Convicted.

Aaron Burr was not, as is often supposed,
convicted of treason. He was arrested at
Natchez and tried at Richmond for his at
tempt to establish a government of his own
in the Mississippi valley, but was acquitted
on the ground that he had not borne arms
AGAINST the United States